Free points. I like the way that sounds. And by joining up with the Rewards Dining Network, you too can earn free points while you dine. This is another little trick I’ve discovered over the years. It basically works like this: You enroll your credit cards in the program (for free,) and when you dine at a participating restaurant and use one of your enrolled credit cards to pay, you get points. Those points can apply to one of 14 reward programs, including Delta, American Airlines and United. Simple, easy. A lot of times, I’ll be eating out and not even realizing I’m earning extra points in the process. Here’s a little tutorial on how it works.
American Airlines And Alaska Airlines Elite Status Benefits
November 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For those of you who hold AAdvantage Elite Status with American Airlines, a bit of good news. You can now use some of those elite benefits with flights on Alaska Airlines. Click here to find out more.
An Easy Way To Earn Frequent Flyer Miles Without Flying
October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Travelers listen up. This is a huge tip I’m giving away. Are you ready? You don’t need to fly to earn frequent flyer miles. That’s it. As a matter of fact, you don’t even need to leave your house. Let me repeat. You don’t even need to leave your house to earn frequent flyer miles. The key is to shop via a special portal that earns points. Follow me for a second. We all buy stuff: clothes, electronics, food, etc. And a lot of us in recent years have been doing our shopping via the internet. Now here’s where you can earn the points. There are websites out there that link up to your favorite stores, and as long as you make a purchase through that specific sight, you will earn frequent flyer miles. For example, [Read more...]
Changes Coming To American Airlines’ First & Biz Class
October 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
American Airlines sent me an email detailing new changes to its upper class cabin on several international routes. The letter titled “Enjoy Added Touches of Luxury On Your Next International Flight,” details the enhancements.
Here’s the letter I got:
We have some exciting news that will make your international travel on American Airlines even more comfortable and enjoyable.
Now when you travel in First Class or Business Class between the United States and Europe, Asia, India, and South America*, you will notice several new enhancements to our premium service.
Comfortable slippers and a new lighter, yet cozy [Read more...]
Good Time For A Cruise…Earn AA Points In The Process
September 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Just got an email from American Airlines offering up thousands of bonus points as well as 2-for-1 deals for people looking to take a cruise. Various cruise ships like Carnival, Royal Carribean and Disney Cruise Line are included in the bonus. You can find out more by clicking this link.
Just Hit Gold On American Airlines, For Life
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I feel like I’ve been jumped into a gang…but one I want to be in. Gold elite status for life with American Airlines! Truthfully, it’s just okay. For me, more about bragging rights. It’s the bottom tier of elite status at AA: Gold, Platinum, Executive Platinum. How’d I do it? 1,000,000 total “program to date” miles with American. Now, I by no means have flown a million miles with American Airlines or its partners. But, there is a loophole. At least there is a loophole for the next few months. For the longest time, AA has allowed people to earn “program to date” points by a variety of methods. Could be charging on an American Airlines Citibank credit card. Those points count toward “lifetime mile status.” Could be flying. Could be buying miles. Could be transferring miles in from a partner. In my case, I’ve transferred points in via Starwood Hotel’s frequent guest program (of which I’m a huge fan.) Once you have 1,000,000 lifetime or “program to date” miles, you’ve earned Gold status for life. Once you hit 2,000,000 miles, you’re Platinum for life.
notice the GOLD BAR. that wasn't there yesterday
Now, here’s the ringer. Starting in December, lifetime status can only be earned by flights or by a special branded credit card. No more counting when you [Read more...]
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